Cessna 177B Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 171 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

171

All Events

91

Incidents

25

Minor

16

Serious

38

Fatal (73 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
May 24, 2023 Tucson, AZ N34713 Serious (1) substantial A partial loss of engine power due to restricted fuel flow resulting from foreign object debris in the fuel flow transducer.
Sep 05, 2022 Ivanhoe, NC N35243 Serious (2) substantial The pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Sep 14, 2008 Truckee, CA N30692 Serious (1) substantial
The pilot's improper decision to take off in a heavily loaded airplane under the ambient conditions that existed at the time. Contributing to the acci…

The pilot's improper decision to take off in a heavily loaded airplane under the ambient conditions that existed at the time. Contributing to the accident was the mountainous/hilly terrain, a high density altitude, gusty winds and downdrafts.

Feb 27, 2008 Quincy, FL N49AF Serious (1) substantial The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
Jun 16, 1996 GARDINER, WA N1159C Serious (1) substantial
the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain the proper altitude/clearance from obstruction(s), while on final appr…

the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain the proper altitude/clearance from obstruction(s), while on final approach. Factors relating to the accident were: the downdraft, and the obstruction (tree).

May 10, 1995 CASA, AR N34628 Serious (1) substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN OBSTACLE CLEARANCE.
Mar 15, 1995 COLLEGEDALE, TN N35138 Serious (1) destroyed
THE MECHANIC'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW APPROVED ENGINE OVERHAUL PROCEDURES WHICH RESULTED IN THE SEPARATION OF THE OIL RETURN LINE, AND THE COMPLETE LOSS OF…

THE MECHANIC'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW APPROVED ENGINE OVERHAUL PROCEDURES WHICH RESULTED IN THE SEPARATION OF THE OIL RETURN LINE, AND THE COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

Aug 22, 1993 SKANEATELES, NY N20128 Serious (1) substantial
THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ENGINE OIL FILTER, AND THE SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF OIL AND ENGINE POWER, RESULTING IN FORCED LANDING AND COLLSION WITH TRE…

THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ENGINE OIL FILTER, AND THE SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF OIL AND ENGINE POWER, RESULTING IN FORCED LANDING AND COLLSION WITH TREES.

Jun 28, 1988 ELKO, NV N35181 Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 13, 1986 ODESSA, TX N34889 Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jan 12, 1985 EL MONTE, CA N34212 Serious (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 20, 1984 LUCERNE, CA N34849 Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 17, 1984 KENNESAW, GA N34627 Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 07, 1983 WHEELING, IL N35083 Serious (1) Investigation pending
Jun 02, 1983 JACKSON, MI N20082 Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Sep 28, 1982 FOREST HILL, MD N11562 Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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